The Cornish Coast Murder Quotes

“In my opinion,” said the Superintendent slowly, “an arm-chair review of a case is often far more profitable than any number of enquiries and cross-examinations. You get a better perspective. More wood. Fewer trees.”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“Exchange between Inspector Bigswell and Reverend Dodd:

“Then we may as well join forces because I came over here for exactly the same reason. Great minds think alike, eh, sir?”

“Or conversely, Inspector - fools seldom differ. It's curious how these old proverbs cancel each other out with such charming inconsequence. Since we've decided to join forces, I might add that many hands make light work - to which you might aptly reply: ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth.’ You see how beautifully it all works out?”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“It's strange how contact with reality kills one's appreciation of the imaginary.”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“Stock Exchange. Curious how people get bitten with the gambling spirit when it's other people's money they're risking!”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“Unless, of course, you can decorate this new road of inquiry with a few more signposts.”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“Once sworn in, Mrs. Mullion delivered her evidence at a breakneck speed, every now and then drawing in a huge gulp of air, which, like the momentary pause of a gear-change, only served to increase the speed of her narrative.”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“It was said of him in Boscawen that he knew equally well how to save a soul or a sixpence.”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder

“She did not deliberately listen at closed doors or go out of her way to pry upon Ruth or her uncle, but she kept her ears and eyes abnormally wide open.”
― John Bude , The Cornish Coast Murder

“That's just where I must part company with you, Inspector,” said the Vicar with a gentle smile. “I'm rather a voracious reader of mystery stories, and it's always struck me that the detective in fiction is inclined to underrate the value of intuition.”
― John Bude, The Cornish Coast Murder